New CEO at OnlineDoctor: Leonie Sommer-Eska takes over

OnlineDoctor is setting a new course: From August 2025, Leonie Sommer-Eska will take on the role of CEO. The founders are stepping back from day-to-day operations.

New Managing Director for Korres D-A-CH

Marc Julié takes over as Managing Director of Korres D-A-CH GmbH. The Greek natural cosmetics brand is strengthening its local presence in the region.

AI Pioneer Joins Offenburg University

Prof. Dr. Jürgen Seitz has been appointed to the new Hubert Burda Media Endowed Professorship for Artificial Intelligence in Digital Media – a milestone for AI in media and business.

Serviceplan launches Public Affairs agency

Serviceplan expands its portfolio with a new Public Affairs agency in Berlin – bridging politics, business, and society through strategic communication.

Dr. Peter Schüßler becomes new VDGH Chairman

The VDGH has elected a new board: Dr. Peter Schüßler has been appointed chairman. At the panel evening, Prof. Hecken called for a national MedTech strategy.

Anke Schmidt becomes new Head of Communications at Fresenius

Anke Schmidt will take over as Head of Corporate Communications at Fresenius on June 1. She succeeds Dennis Hofmann, who is leaving the company at his own request.

Basem Yazgi Takes Over STADA’s Generics Business

Basem Yazgi has taken over leadership of STADA’s generics business in Germany. As the new General Manager of ALIUD PHARMA, he succeeds Melania Pahor.

Tobias Brodtkorb Joins HERMES ARZNEIMITTEL as Co-CEO

Starting July 1, Tobias Brodtkorb will join HERMES ARZNEIMITTEL as Co-CEO, forming a new leadership duo with Thomas Stadler to drive the company's continued growth.

Leadership Change at Netdoktor

Philipp Winkens becomes Digital Director Health at BurdaVerlag, taking over from Jens Richter, who transitions to environmental leadership.

Jan-Philipp Jahn Appointed CEO of Serviceplan Germany

Effective July 1, 2025, Jan-Philipp Jahn will return to Serviceplan Group as CEO of its German creative agencies. He will lead alongside Till Diestel, Stefanie Kuhnhen, and Holger Scharnofske.